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Mimiri Notes alternatives

Mimiri Notes compared with 5 alternatives: Standard Notes, Notesnook, Cryptee, Lockbook and Joplin.

Mimiri Notes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Mimiri NotesThis toolFree plan · from $1.20/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Standard NotesFree plan · from $90/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NotesnookFree plan · from $1.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CrypteeFree plan · from €3/moYesWeb
LockbookFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
JoplinFree plan · from €2.40/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Mimiri Notes

  1. Standard Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1).
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    • Standard Notes also covers Markdown and web clipper.

    Suits: Private notes that the provider cannot read

    Standard Notes vs Mimiri NotesStandard Notes pricing and details

  2. Notesnook

    Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1).
    • Only Notesnook lists a browser extension.
    • Notesnook also covers Markdown, linked notes and web clipper.

    Suits: People who want notes the provider cannot read

    Notesnook vs Mimiri NotesNotesnook pricing and details

  3. Cryptee

    Encrypted documents, notes and photo storage from Estonia

    • Cryptee starts at €3 per month (10 GB). Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1).
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Mimiri Notes is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cryptee also covers Markdown, linked notes and documents.

    Suits: Private journals and notes that the provider cannot read

    Cryptee vs Mimiri NotesCryptee pricing and details

  4. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1).
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists a web app.
    • Lockbook also covers Markdown.

    Suits: People who want notes and files the provider cannot read

    Lockbook vs Mimiri NotesLockbook pricing and details

  5. Joplin

    Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose

    • Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1).
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin also covers Markdown and web clipper.

    Suits: People who want open source notes synced through their own storage

    Joplin vs Mimiri NotesJoplin pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Mimiri Notes

  • The free tier is capped at 100 MB, 2,000 notes and 1 MB per note; the largest paid tier stops at 5 GB and 50,000 notes.
  • A forgotten password cannot be reset, and the notes cannot be recovered without it.
  • Self-hosting is possible, but the vendor says it realistically requires software engineering skills for now.
  • The vendor does not issue refunds, and a subscription cannot be shared across accounts.
Mimiri Notes pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Mimiri Notes?

The alternatives to Mimiri Notes in this directory are Standard Notes, Notesnook, Cryptee, Lockbook and Joplin. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mimiri Notes.

Is there a free alternative to Mimiri Notes?

Yes. Standard Notes, Notesnook, Cryptee, Lockbook and Joplin have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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